Trim

Wheels

The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Emissions

CO

0.413

CO2 (g/km)

169

HC

0.037

Noise Level dB(A)

75

NOx

0.024

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 5

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC

Catalytic Convertor

True

CC

1999

Compression Ratio

9.3:1

Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE

Cylinders

4

Cylinders - Bore (mm)

87.5

Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

83.1

Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE

Fuel Delivery

TURBO DIRECT INJECTION

Gears

6 SPEED

Number of Valves

16

Transmission

MANUAL

Fuel Consumption

EC Combined (mpg)

39.2

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

True

EC Extra Urban (mpg)

50.4

EC Urban (mpg)

28.5

General

Badge Engine CC

2.0

Badge Power

250

Coin Description

T

Coin Series

ST-2

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

35E

Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

12

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

1

NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

92

NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

82

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5

NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

72

NCAP Safety Assist %

71

Service Interval Frequency - Months

12

Service Interval Mileage

12500

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

60000

Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3

Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

120

Timing Belt Interval Mileage

125000

Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

6.5

Engine Power - BHP

250

Engine Power - KW

184

Engine Power - PS

True

Engine Power - RPM

2000

Engine Torque - LBS.FT

254

Engine Torque - MKG

35

Engine Torque - NM

345

Engine Torque - RPM

1750

Top Speed

154

Tyres

Alloys?

True

Space Saver?

True

Tyre Size Front

235/40 R18

Tyre Size Rear

235/40 R18

Tyre Size Spare

SPACE SAVER

Wheel Style

5 SPOKE

Wheel Type

18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1484

Length

4362

Wheelbase

2648

Width

1823

Width (including mirrors)

2010

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

55

Gross Vehicle Weight

2025

Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1101

Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

316

Max. Loading Weight

588

Max. Roof Load

75

Minimum Kerbweight

1437

No. of Seats

5

Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

12

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Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Ford Focus ST

Ford's Focus ST hot hatch is back, with a styling update, improvements to the chassis and the option of a diesel model. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

Ten Second Review

The Focus ST was already one of our favourites. Making it better to drive, improving the looks and the perceived quality, adding a diesel engine and fettling the efficiency a bit has done it no harm at all. If you were about to choose a Golf GTI/GTD, here's one alternative that's going to be worth serious consideration.

Background

It took Ford quite a long time to hit the sweet spot with its Focus ST line. The first stab, the ST170, handled brilliantly but was hobbled by an engine that seemed to have less torque than a salad spinner. Its replacement certainly rectified that, its anvil-like five-cylinder turbo engine offering buckets of torque and character but it also came with a terrifying fuel thirst. Third time round proved the charm, with the Focus getting a modern 2.0-litre turbo engine that was lighter and more efficient.
That third generation Focus ST has been given a good working over in order to keep it looking fresh. The styling's been updated, efficiency has been improved still further with the addition of Auto-Start-Stop, cabin quality improves and there's also a diesel version on offer. Don't worry, Ford hasn't badged it an STD.

Driving Experience

So, about those engines. The 250PS 2.0-litre Ecoboost remains the mainstay of the range, getting the ST to 62mph in 6.5 seconds. Peak power is available at 5,500 rpm, 360 Nm of torque is available from 2,000-4,500 rpm, and maximum speed is 154 mph. The diesel is an interesting addition. This takes the existing 2.0 TDCi seen in 150PS guise elsewhere in the Focus range and beefs power up to 185PS, achieved by electronic calibration, a revised air intake system and a sports exhaust. Peak power is developed at 3,500 rpm and there is 400 Nm of torque available from 2,000-2,750 rpm. The car gets to 62 in 8.1 seconds and runs on to a top speed of 135 mph.
Both engines use a six-speed manual transmission with a performance-oriented, short-throw shift. The gear ratios - exclusive to ST and matched individually to each engine - are designed to deliver rapid acceleration in lower gears and comfortable cruising at speed. Other refinements include a Torque Steer Compensation (TSC) system to take the wriggle out of the steering under hard acceleration. There's also a three mode stability control system that can be switched all the way off should you want to acquaint yourself with mid-corner yaw gain on track. Reworked power steering, a torque vectoring system and more focused springs, shock absorbers and bushings complete the dynamic overhaul.

Design and Build

One area where the third generation Focus ST clearly regressed was stance. Ask any petrolhead and they'll tell you that the way a car sits on its wheels is a pretty fundamental part of its visual appeal. Some cars look squat, muscular and purposeful. The third generation ST never really managed that. There was just too much air under its wheel arches and the front end looked high and gawky. Remedial work has very much been conducted with this latest model. The bodykit gives it a lower, wider stance, the bonnet is more aggressively sculpted, there are slimmer headlamps and beady rectangular fog lamps. Other details include twin-hexagonal centre tailpipes, black lamp bezels, ST badging and there's the option of 19-inch ST Design alloy wheels. A dark grey exterior paint colour called Stealth is introduced exclusively to the ST that's part of a colour palette that also includes Deep Impact Blue, Frozen White, Panther Black, Race Red and signature colour Tangerine Scream.
The cabin is well trimmed with a great set of Recaro sports seats with cushion tilt and length adjustment. The dash is now more intuitive, with significantly fewer buttons in the cabin. An ST perennial is the bank of three gauges for boost pressure, oil temperature and oil pressure mounted atop the instrument binnacle. You'll also get a flat-base leather-trimmed sports steering wheel, ST pedals and a satin chrome-topped gear lever. This satin finish carries across to the door grab handles, plus there are illuminated aluminium scuff plates on the door sills.

Market and Model

Prices start at just over £22,000 and there's a choice of either five-door hatch or estate bodystyles with either the 250PS EcoBoost petrol unit or the 185PS TDCi diesel. The ST is still offered in three trim levels, ST1, ST2 and ST3. While precise details of feature availability for each trim option will vary by market, ST1 offers seats trimmed in grey/charcoal/anthracite black fabric while the ST2 adds partial leather with base and side bolsters available in four colours (Tangerine Scream; Performance Blue; Smoke Storm or Race Red). The ST3 seats have a full charcoal black leather finish.
There are a number of technology options that might tempt you to spend a little more than the opening price of around £22,000. There's the Ford SYNC 2 connectivity system which offers access to audio, navigation, climate control and mobile phones using voice control and an 8-inch colour touchscreen. Adaptive Front Lighting adjusts the intensity and angle of the Bi-Xenon HID headlamp beams according to vehicle speed, steering angle and distance to objects to provide optimal illumination. Cross Traffic Alert also is a new addition for Focus ST, and warns drivers reversing from parking spaces if other vehicles are about to cross their path. Then there's Active City Stop collision avoidance system - now operative at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph) - which will ready and apply the brakes if necessary. Finally there's a Lane Keeping Aid which applies a small amount of corrective steering to guide the Focus ST back in to lane if drifting is detected.

Cost of Ownership

If the last Focus ST you drove was the 2.5-litre five-cylinder car, the economy and emissions of the latest model will be a revelation. The petrol-engined version sees economy improve to 41.5mpg on the combined cycle with emissions of 154g/km. Go diesel and you're getting the most fuel efficient and cleanest Ford performance car ever, achieving 67.3mpg on the combined cycle and emitting a modest 114g/km of carbon dioxide. Both models offer Auto-Start-Stop for the first time that improves the EcoBoost version's fuel efficiency by 6 per cent and help make it the most fuel-efficient petrol Focus ST to date.
While fuel bills have been trimmed, you'll still have to consider shopping around for the best insurance quote as you'll probably be looking at pricing commensurate with insurance groups 34 to 36 for the petrol-powered Focus ST. One plus point is the fact that improving efficiency also boosts residual values; one reason why the old 2.5-litre Focus ST can be picked up for virtually clunker money these days.

Summary

This is much more than the usual grille, lights and bumpers refresh. The latest Ford Focus ST is better finished and, yes, it looks a whole lot meaner. The addition of a diesel engine is the big news, but don't overlook the changes to the steering and suspension that go to improve what was already an excellent car.
It's worth reminding ourselves how successful the Focus ST has been. Since 2002, it has sold more than 140,000 ST models in 40 countries worldwide. This is no mere halo model designed to showcase what the Focus is capable of. It's a serious contributor to the bottom line of the Focus range and therefore Ford couldn't afford to get it wrong. First impressions suggest they've aced it.

Performance

80%

Handling

80%

Comfort

80%

Space

80%

Styling

80%

Build

70%

Value

70%

Equipment

80%

Economy

60%

Depreciation

70%

Insurance

60%

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Term

Annual mileage

Representative finance example

Monthly payment

£208.35

Deposit

£1370

Term (months)

48

Fixed interest rate

4.61%

Cash price

£13,698

Credit amount

£12,328

Completion fee

£1

Guaranteed future value

£5672

Total amount payable

£16,835.45

Annual mileage

8000

Contract mileage

32000

Excess mileage charge

4.16p per mile

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